Diamond House in San Francisco by Studio Vara
On a steep downhill lot, we attained the rare opportunity to design this new ground-up house in San Francisco; taking advantage of its vertical arrangement to achieve both intimacy and generosity.
California
Cordilleras House: Modern Farmhouse in Sonoma, California
Cordilleras House, located in the heart of California’s Wine Country, showcases the transformation of a classic eastside Sonoma property into a modern farmhouse with striking style. Designed by San Francisco-based firm Postcard Properties, the redesign embraces both elegance and functionality.
San Anselmo House / Shands Studio
In the picturesque setting of Marin County, architect Barbara Shands has designed the San Anselmo House, a personal project tailored for her family. Situated on a sloping site, this 2,450 square foot residence cleverly utilizes its hillside position
Dolphin Place – Reinterpreting a Midcentury Fisherman’s Cottage in Bird Rock
Built in the 50s, this fisherman’s cottage has been recently completely renovated and modernized by Architects Magnus. This kind of cottage was very popular early last century in fishing communities throughout coastal San Diego. Dolphin Place cottage has an area of 118 square meters and is located in San Diego, California, US. Visit Architects Magnus
Grandview House in Manhattan Beach / ras-a studio
Project: Grandview House Architects: ras-a studio Structural Engineering: Eric McCullum General Contractor: Dave Valenzuela Location: Manhattan Beach, California Photography: Chang Kyun Kim Grandview House is a family home designed by ras-a studio, located in Manhattan Beach. Description by Ras-A: The Grandview House is located in the Los Angeles coastal city of Manhattan Beach, California. Having
Traditional Tuscan Villa Transformed into a Modern Country House
In Plein Air House is a traditional Tuscan villa transformed by Ken Linsteadt Architects into a modern country house. In Plein Air House is located in Sonoma, California. Description by Ken Linsteadt Architects: Turning an eye to the outdoors, this metamorphosis of a traditional Tuscan villa into a modern country home frames the oak-studded beauty
CASK House Celebrates the “Imperfect” Qualities of Handmade Structures
The CASK house opens to the south and sits close to grade minimizing the inside-outside transition. Covered terraces and porches provide the appropriate solar shading and expand the living area for the modest house during the many seasonable Northern California months.
Traditional Beach House in Northern California: Stinson Beach House
Stinson Beach House is a traditional beach house located at Stinson Beach in Northern California. The house is designed by Butler Armsden Architects with the interiors carried out by Scavullo Design.